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The Top 10 Travel Articles of 2011

Justin Mott for The New York TimesKoh Samui, Thailand, placed on our Where to Go in 2011 list, the most-visited Travel article of last year.

Life on a giant cruise ship, dealing with canceled flights, an alternate route to Machu Picchu — these are all subjects that attracted Web readers in 2011. As with last year’s version, this year’s list is topped by our annual Where to Go roundup. Other popular articles included spring weekend getaways, a different way to look at Paris and an essay on why we travel in unsettling times.

1. The 41 Places to Go in 2011
From the beaches of Mexico to the wilds of Kurdistan, the places on this year’s list take you to the end of the world and back.

5. 10 Restaurants Worth a Plane Ride
By GISELA WILLIAMS
From new offerings by marquee chefs to more modest openings in out-of-the-way spots, here are 10 restaurants around the globe to keep an eye on in 2011.

6. Lost Cities, Found Anew
By MARK ADAMS
Join the crowds and take the easy way up Machu Picchu. Or follow the trail of early explorers and see a handful of rarely seen Incan masterpieces.